Finding ways to improve home blood pressure monitoring in primary care
Identifying Successful Strategies for Implementing Team-Based Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in Primary Care
This study is looking at how to help people with high blood pressure by using team-based home monitoring, especially for those in low-income and minority communities, to make sure they get the support they need for better health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914811 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the management of high blood pressure by implementing team-based home blood pressure monitoring (TB-HBPM) in primary care settings. It aims to identify effective strategies that engage both patients and healthcare providers to ensure successful adoption and sustainability of this practice. The study will involve recruiting several primary care practices that primarily serve low-income and minority populations, where hypertension control is currently inadequate. By addressing barriers to implementation and providing necessary resources, the research seeks to improve patient outcomes in hypertension management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with high blood pressure, particularly those from low-income and minority backgrounds who may face barriers to effective hypertension management.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have high blood pressure or those who are already effectively managing their hypertension may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better control of high blood pressure, ultimately reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and improving patients' quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that team-based approaches to hypertension management can be effective, but this specific implementation strategy is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- University of Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fiscella, Kevin Anthony — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Fiscella, Kevin Anthony
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.